Healthcare Assistant

Retain Automotive; Stroud; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid induction

Free uniform + PPE

Pension

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Retain Healthcare is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support individuals with diverse needs in Leonard Stanley/ Frampton on Serven, Stroud Gloucestershire. The role covers elderly and disability care in residential settings with day or night shifts and 12-hour or flexible rotas.

The salary starts at £13.25 per hour, with enhanced rates for nights, weekends and public holidays. We provide full training, paid induction, PPE and uniform, plus benefits such as weekly pay, pension, employee

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months’ paid care experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not provided).
• A valid UK driving licence is advised but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Support with mobility and use of specialist equipment (e.g. hoists, wheelchairs).
• Monitor wellbeing and report concerns.
• Administer or prompt medication.
• Promote independence and social engagement.
• Maintain accurate daily records.
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety protocols.

Skills

Care experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

Location: Leonard Stanley/ Frampton, Stroud, Gloucester

Salary: From £13.25 enhanced rates of pay for nights, weekends and public holidays.

Please note: We do not offer Certificate of Sponsorship for these roles.

About Retain Healthcare

At Retain Healthcare, we believe care is not just a service- it's a calling. Built on a foundation of family values, we've delivered high-quality, person-centred support across the Southwest, empowering people to live independently in their own homes for over 30 years.

Our Four Core Values Reflect Our Mission

• Retaining Quality - Committed to the highest standards of care
• Retaining Independence - Supporting autonomy and dignity
• Retaining Staff - Nurturing and investing in our team
• Retaining Skills - Continuous learning and excellence in care

The Role

We are currently seeking Healthcare Assistant in Leonard Stanley/ Frampton on Serven, Stroud Gloucester to support individuals with diverse needs including elderly care, physical disabilities, and long-term health conditions within residential care settings

Shifts Include

• Full and Part-time hours
• Day or night shifts
• 12-hour or flexible rotas

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene
• Support with mobility and use of specialist equipment (e.g. hoists, wheelchairs)
• Monitor wellbeing and report concerns
• Administer or prompt medication
• Promote independence and social engagement
• Maintain accurate daily records
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety protocols

Requirements

• A valid UK driving licence (Advised but not required)
• A minimum of 6 months’ paid care experience
• Able to attend 5 days of in-person induction training (Cheltenham, Salisbury, or Chippenham)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Compassionate, empathetic, and reliable
• Right to work in the UK (we do not provide visa sponsorship)

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay - Weekly, with the opportunity to accrue holiday pay
• Full Training - Including paid induction and continuous development
• FREE Uniform + PPE
• Employee Discounts - Blue Light Card and Lifestyle Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus - Earn up to £250!

We look forward to welcoming you to the Retain family.

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are equal opportunity employers. Employment is subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.